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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d31c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d31c

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" conducted by West Northamptonshire Council has reached the award stage. It pertains to the transportation industry, specifically for the provision of passenger transport services. The contract, valued at £76,300, is for a two-year period starting from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, covering multiple locations in and around Northampton. The procurement method used was limited competition, falling below the threshold, and the process is now complete, with the contract signed on 24th July 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised passenger transport solutions. Businesses like MS CARS, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from increased visibility and business expansion opportunities by partnering with local government authorities such as West Northamptonshire Council. The focus on light touch procurement procedures also facilitates easier entry for newer or smaller market players looking to establish a foothold in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S716 6 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 08:05 St. Hildas Close, Daventry, NN11 4TZ 08:12 Admirals Way, Daventry, NN11 4LG 08:25 Lime Avenue, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4TW 09:00 - Overstone Park School - Overstone Park, Overstone Park, NN6 0DT Return - PM 15:15 - Overstone Park School - Overstone Park, Overstone Park, NN6 0DT 15:51 Lime Avenue, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4TW 16:05 Admirals Way, Daventry, NN11 4LG 16:12 St. Hildas Close, Daventry, NN11 4TZ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * MJ Social, Emotional and Mental Health - Booster Seat DH Social, Emotional and Mental Health VW Social, Emotional and Mental Health

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070241-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MS CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 11:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070241-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070241-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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